Westport United FC

[Leveller]

so mossy has been in charge of every manulla team for the last 21 years. TB i suggest you go back and reserch your information.

Look I think it has been established that Mossy has been successful in his own right. There is enough information at hand substantiate this.

If you wish to continue with this personal crusade/character assassination, could you please start up your own thread on this.

This way you can share views on the subject who agree with you. You can send posts to yourself.

[taztkblue]

Look I think it has been established that Mossy has been successful in his own right. There is enough information at hand substantiate this.

If you wish to continue with this personal crusade/character assassination, could you please start up your own thread on this.

This way you can share views on the subject who agree with you. You can send posts to yourself.


ahhhh, i'm sorry leveller. please don't cry, does mossy know you feel this strongly for him. perhaps your feeling emotional with it being valentines day.
Mr Thunder, if your out there could you please put a reassuring arm round the leveller as i think i've upset him.

[OscarBravo]

TaztkBlue why are you still raving on about this?

First things first at least Mossy Lally has the guts to put his name to something in a paper instead someone like you hiding behind a made up name on an internet chat forum. If you are so clued in to the local game and someone we should all bow down in terms of local knowledge etc to why don't you say who you are and then we can pass judgement on you?

Secondly whether Lally kicked a ball in his life or not is irrelevant (he did by the way but lets not dwell on a minor point). The fact is he has given countless hours of time to Manulla and Mayo teams with considerable success. If you have enjoyed more success perhaps you'd care to enlighten us instead of hiding behind your name.

As I said at the outset it is very easy to be critical but at least have the stones to back it up. If you have, fair play. But at least have the balls to say who you are. Mossy Lally does

[Thunderblaster]

TaztkBlue why are you still raving on about this?

First things first at least Mossy Lally has the guts to put his name to something in a paper instead someone like you hiding behind a made up name on an internet chat forum. If you are so clued in to the local game and someone we should all bow down in terms of local knowledge etc to why don't you say who you are and then we can pass judgement on you?

Secondly whether Lally kicked a ball in his life or not is irrelevant (he did by the way but lets not dwell on a minor point). The fact is he has given countless hours of time to Manulla and Mayo teams with considerable success. If you have enjoyed more success perhaps you'd care to enlighten us instead of hiding behind your name.

As I said at the outset it is very easy to be critical but at least have the stones to back it up. If you have, fair play. But at least have the balls to say who you are. Mossy Lally does

Post of the Month!!

[Thunderblaster]

Westport United AGM went off pretty much in routine fashion. Nothing to complain about.:) Usual suspects are all back in. Ray McLoughlin the new treasurer, assisted by Peter Flynn. Attendance pretty much on a par to recent years.

[Thunderblaster]

I heard that Dave Lyons has stepped back from the B team, which is a pity, due to family reasons. Dave did really well with them an won the Premier League title with them, the highest possible honour that they can win in the game.

Heard that Ollie Gannon has been lined up to look after the new C team, if that comes about. Will Techno be the assistant gaffer?:eek::D

[quay heart]

[QUOTE=Thunderblaster;879082]I heard that Dave Lyons has stepped back from the B team, which is a pity, due to family reasons. Dave did really well with them an won the Premier League title with them, the highest possible honour that they can win in the game.

Heard that jm was asked to take over,i hope its true he has a great knack off giving young players confidence.

[renovater]

The latest is that the B-team job has been offered to the prodigal son The Peddler Moran.
I believe he has parted company with Swinford to take up the post.

[Leveller]

I heard that Dave Lyons has stepped back from the B team, which is a pity, due to family reasons. Dave did really well with them an won the Premier League title with them, the highest possible honour that they can win in the game.

Heard that Ollie Gannon has been lined up to look after the new C team, if that comes about. Will Techno be the assistant gaffer?:eek::D


I am sorry to see Dave go, a good clubman.

[renovater]

The latest is that the B-team job has been offered to the prodigal son The Peddler Moran.
I believe he has parted company with Swinford to take up the post.
I said offered, Title is reflection on the club in there pursuit of a manager not person or persons.
Hope matter is cleared up.

[Thunderblaster]

Westport United v West United in the Connacht Cup on Sunday at 2:00. Should be a good game and a great crowd. Nice to cap it off with a home win.:D

[west awake]

Westport United v West United in the Connacht Cup on Sunday at 2:00. Should be a good game and a great crowd. Nice to cap it off with a home win.:Dbig away support expected for west,i hope the players put in as much effort as the supporters.a disgrace that west could only field the bare 11 in a league game 2 weeks ago and only 10 last week in a cup match.no doubt all the mystery injuries will have cleared up by sunday!where's the best spot 4 our pre match drink t.b?

[Leveller]

big away support expected for west,i hope the players put in as much effort as the supporters.a disgrace that west could only field the bare 11 in a league game 2 weeks ago and only 10 last week in a cup match.no doubt all the mystery injuries will have cleared up by sunday!where's the best spot 4 our pre match drink t.b?

It will be a tough match.

[Thunderblaster]

where's the best spot 4 our pre match drink t.b?

Castlecourt Hotel. They do a brilliant carvery for €13. It's not far from the pitch.

[Thunderblaster]

Any truth in the rumour that John Joe Geraghty is running a supporters bus from The Asgard to the Sports Park tomorrow?:D:eek::D

[swinfordfc]

Looks like West Utd beat ye 2-0 - what happen? taught ye win this one?

[Leveller]

Looks like West Utd beat ye 2-0 - what happen? taught ye win this one?

They were the better side and deserved to win.

[Thunderblaster]

Looks like West Utd beat ye 2-0 - what happen? taught ye win this one?

Lost 2-0 and absolutely no complaints whatsoever. Supporters were disappointed with the display. A lot of people were disappointed with the display. Some feels that it is the end of the road for this lot, but these boys must grit their teeth and prove all the critics of late that they are not a spent force. I do not think that it is the end of the road for us but I felt that going out in the FAI Junior Cup would actually handicap us in the Connacht Cup due to lack of games, and some of the sh*t spouted around the place (not on this site) did not help either. The league begins in a month's time and I feel that the lads will get it together again.

[Leveller]

Lost 2-0 and absolutely no complaints whatsoever. Supporters were disappointed with the display. A lot of people were disappointed with the display. Some feels that it is the end of the road for this lot, but these boys must grit their teeth and prove all the critics of late that they are not a spent force. I do not think that it is the end of the road for us but I felt that going out in the FAI Junior Cup would actually handicap us in the Connacht Cup due to lack of games, and some of the sh*t spouted around the place (not on this site) did not help either. The league begins in a month's time and I feel that the lads will get it together again.

I agree.

[west awake]

Lost 2-0 and absolutely no complaints whatsoever. Supporters were disappointed with the display. A lot of people were disappointed with the display. Some feels that it is the end of the road for this lot, but these boys must grit their teeth and prove all the critics of late that they are not a spent force. I do not think that it is the end of the road for us but I felt that going out in the FAI Junior Cup would actually handicap us in the Connacht Cup due to lack of games, and some of the sh*t spouted around the place (not on this site) did not help either. The league begins in a month's time and I feel that the lads will get it together again.what did you think of west t.b?i taught we played well and deserved the win,but it could have been different if the west keeper hadn't taken off a couple of great saves at 1-0,i was baffled at westport's decision 2play horkan on the left side of midfield,he ran the show a few times against us from the centre of midfield when he was with nuig,were ye missing many players were ye understrenght or did ye just under perform?west were missing 3 top notch players,so i have 2 say i was fearful going down but the lads that came in rose 2 the occasion but there's no use in beating a great club like westport if they don't go on and win it!

[Westside142]

Lost 2-0 and absolutely no complaints whatsoever. Supporters were disappointed with the display. A lot of people were disappointed with the display. Some feels that it is the end of the road for this lot, but these boys must grit their teeth and prove all the critics of late that they are not a spent force. I do not think that it is the end of the road for us but I felt that going out in the FAI Junior Cup would actually handicap us in the Connacht Cup due to lack of games, and some of the sh*t spouted around the place (not on this site) did not help either. The league begins in a month's time and I feel that the lads will get it together again.

They have a long season ahead of them with a fantastic squad and good management team so they have to keep their heads up and forget about the winter just gone.

[Leveller]

They have a long season ahead of them with a fantastic squad and good management team so they have to keep their heads up and forget about the winter just gone.

Too true.

On sunday they had Gerry and Vinnie on the bench, Joe Lawless and Lovejoy in the stand, Danny needs more games to get into his stride. It has been hard in the winter to keep a rhythm, with the lads back from Austrailia trying to get match fitness in the close season and the management getting the lads to play the football of old it was always going to be hard.

Once the games start coming in the new season we will see a more effective and cohesive squad.

There is alot of talk going about about some individuals, and as we know much of it has been grossly exageratted, many people fail to realise that they used to have their nights out before they won the junior cup, but now they are under the microscope more, and when they got knocked out this year the doom and gloom merchants started mouthing.

This is not good for the club or the team. The slate should be wiped clean and put behind us.

[renovater]

[QUOTE=Leveller;886741]Too true.

On sunday
There is a lot of talk going about about some individuals, and as we know much of it has been grossly exaggerated, many people fail to realise that they used to have their nights out before they won the junior cup,


Is that why they were punish and sent to the stands!!!

[Leveller]

[quote=Leveller;886741]Too true.

On sunday
There is a lot of talk going about about some individuals, and as we know much of it has been grossly exaggerated, many people fail to realise that they used to have their nights out before they won the junior cup,


Is that why they were punish and sent to the stands!!!


Renno - "Is it why they were puinish"?

What kind of gramatical expression is that?


Go back to first class and learn basic english.

It is common knowledge that he sent himself to the stand.

[Thunderblaster]

Is that why they were punish and sent to the stands!!!

Not aware of anybody being punished. If there was a breach of discipline, I would feel that such issues would be dealt with internally.

[Leveller]

TB any news on the ground development?

[Thunderblaster]

TB any news on the ground development?

Afraid not!!

[Thunderblaster]

Westport United will be hosting their dinner dance on Easter Saturday night in The Castlecourt Hotel at 8:30. Important awards to be given out on the night. There will be a raffle for spot prizes and there will be a disco. Tickets (€30) are now on sale.

[Thunderblaster]

The U.18s lost 2-1 to Castlebar Celtic today in the Quigley Cup. Stephen Walsh scored. Should have been 3-0 up at half time.

[Thunderblaster]

Sad to hear that Joe Kelly is hanging up his boots for the last time. Had a key part in the historic Junior Cup run.

[Closing Time]

The U.18s lost 2-1 to Castlebar Celtic today in the Quigley Cup. Stephen Walsh scored. Should have been 3-0 up at half time.
Who are you kidding should have been 3-0 up at half time. Celtic played you off the park according to reports I heard. Yes Utd worked their socks off but lacked quality. Celtic missing 10 players for various reason (Celtic web site) but were well worth their win. bar one player didnt see anyone who will make it into the Utd A & B squads this year.

[irishyop]

Sad to hear that Joe Kelly is hanging up his boots for the last time. Had a key part in the historic Junior Cup run.

Thats a suprise, he could have played a part for your C team I would have thought

[Thunderblaster]

Who are you kidding should have been 3-0 up at half time.

Danny Kirby pulled off two great saves from Marty Clarke's free kicks in the first half and Paul Groden had a goal disallowed for offside. You were definitely the better side in the second half.

[Thunderblaster]

Thats a suprise, he could have played a part for your C team I would have thought

Family and work commitments.

[Thunderblaster]

I believe that the club flag bearers are back training tomorrow night at The Point.

[renovater]

Who are you kidding should have been 3-0 up at half time. Celtic played you off the park according to reports I heard. Yes Utd worked their socks off but lacked quality. Celtic missing 10 players for various reason (Celtic web site) but were well worth their win. bar one player didnt see anyone who will make it into the Utd A & B squads this year.
They say you shouldn't try kid the kider.
On the other hand, There must be alarm bells ringing due to the lack of Celtic U-18 players who failed to show up for games, this is not the first time this year.
Is The Gaa Calling the shots. Have being in formed that a number of your players have being told not to play or else.
We wont go naming players, as they are youths, but shame on those who have such control over youth players.
It has no place in sport!!!:mad:

[Closing Time]

They say you shouldn't try kid the kider.
On the other hand, There must be alarm bells ringing due to the lack of Celtic U-18 players who failed to show up for games, this is not the first time this year.
Is The Gaa Calling the shots. Have being in formed that a number of your players have being told not to play or else.
We wont go naming players, as they are youths, but shame on those who have such control over youth players.
It has no place in sport!!!:mad:

Where do you live? Look anyone involved with sport knows that the highest honour for an U-18 player is to make the Mayo Minor team and I believe that no club should put pressure on a player not to play for the Mayo minors. These players will paly for Celtic when they are available. This has been always the case at Celtic and these players do come back while others decide to play for their GAA team thats life. I know you are still sore, that so many Celtic players would not travel with the Mayo Youth team, the question you need to ask is how do we make it attractive to these players to pick Mayo Youths over Mayo Minors (cant be done in my mind) for example getting a top quality (high profile) manager/coach, possible UK scouts coming to look at the team, a chance to play for Ireland etc. How often did the Mayo team train this year? So if the set up is not correct, you cant blame the players. I know the 3 lads involved with our senior team also did not make themselves available due to the games that were coming up. Stop snipping a give us some ideas how to improve the Mayo youth set up. Remember it is Celtic who are developing these players. Still a GGA County. Of course I would love if the games do not clash. We also have the same issue with the schools.

[renovater]

Where do you live? Look anyone involved with sport knows that the highest honour for an U-18 player is to make the Mayo Minor team and I believe that no club should put pressure on a player not to play for the Mayo minors. These players will paly for Celtic when they are available. This has been always the case at Celtic and these players do come back while others decide to play for their GAA team thats life. I know you are still sore, that so many Celtic players would not travel with the Mayo Youth team, the question you need to ask is how do we make it attractive to these players to pick Mayo Youths over Mayo Minors (cant be done in my mind) for example getting a top quality (high profile) manager/coach, possible UK scouts coming to look at the team, a chance to play for Ireland etc. How often did the Mayo team train this year? So if the set up is not correct, you cant blame the players. I know the 3 lads involved with our senior team also did not make themselves available due to the games that were coming up. Stop snipping a give us some ideas how to improve the Mayo youth set up. Remember it is Celtic who are developing these players. Still a GGA County. Of course I would love if the games do not clash. We also have the same issue with the schools.

Sorry can't agree with you, when you bring parochial politics into sport, that is the doctrine that is what GAA stand for.
I will agree while its great opportunity to play for your county, regardless of what sport. I would consider that players at leased should at lease be aloud to choose not be threatened with excommunication should they decide to play for club or county in another sport, You are also right, when I find out that players have being told they can't play for there club or county, when you consider that coaches have given up there time to coach players. However I or others do not blame the players concerned, only the bigot's who think they have a divine right to control these players.
I also share the view unless players play at the highest level, how will they improve.
When you play for your county at leased they will be pitched against the best in the country, rather that play weak club sides with in the league. When you look at top league competitions in Mayo or the Quigley Cup have being won by Celtic more often than lost, just because the lack of competition.
There is of course the Chicken and the egg, as to which came first.
Well let me tell you when you give up your time freely to run football in this county. you will know that there would be no Celtic or any other club to play in Mayo with out a league.Unless of course you decide to play in another league outside the county.
Regard to, if I am sore for players for not turning up? the answer is no. But what is a concern is when we send out 2nd string to represent this county, and I feel for the players who where sent out knowing that a number of them wasn't good enough, this of course has an effect on those who were good enough on the day.
As for your comments on scouts or top coaches, its hard on a league to put funding into these areas, due to the fact large sums of funds raised is put into the Kennedy Cup team, as to which is the age group would be considered the best for attracting scouts, as this is the tender age that scouts look at.
At the end of the day you must remember this is an amature not a professional League.

[Thunderblaster]

Have to say that the St. Patrick's Day float looked absolutely sexy!!:D It received lots of compliments around the town.

[Thunderblaster]

We had a wonderful dinner dance on Saturday night, the food was lovely, the drink was flowing and the craic was good. Best €30 one can spend!!;):D

[Thunderblaster]

I haven't spoken about the ladies but Willie's Fillies are off to a great start, two wins from three and are looking good. Maria Harrington is with the Republic of Ireland U.16 squad at the moment.

[Thunderblaster]

The junior season kicks off for us on Sunday with the galacticos away to Snugboro and the B team away to Manulla B. The C team are chomping at the bit and they explode into action the following week away to Ballina United.

[Thunderblaster]

The kiddies will kick off on Saturday with the U.14 A team away to Ballina Town, the U.14 B team away to Ballinrobe Town and the U.14 C team away to Ballina Town B. Really looking forward to the action on the potential new ground openers in a few years.

[Thunderblaster]

Forget about Liverpool V M*******er Utd, forget about Celtic and Rangers, forget about Real Madrid and Barcelona, forget about AC Milan and Inter Milan, this is the world's greatest derby; Westport United V Castlebar Celtic and six derby games at that. With the galacticos, the game set for April 13th is off in Celtic Park but the return in the Sports Park will take place on July 5th. The B team will take on their B counterparts on the 8th June in Westport and will play again on the 6th September in Castlebar. The C team are home on the 7th June, while there will be a double header as the two sides compete again on the 6th September. Looking forward to clocking up 18 points on the board!!!:D:p:D

[robben 11]

Forget about Liverpool V M*******er Utd, forget about Celtic and Rangers, forget about Real Madrid and Barcelona, forget about AC Milan and Inter Milan, this is the world's greatest derby; Westport United V Castlebar Celtic and six derby games at that. With the galacticos, the game set for April 13th is off in Celtic Park but the return in the Sports Park will take place on July 5th. The B team will take on their B counterparts on the 8th June in Westport and will play again on the 6th September in Castlebar. The C team are home on the 7th June, while there will be a double header as the two sides compete again on the 6th September. Looking forward to clocking up 18 points on the board!!!:D:p:D

think it will be celtic clocking up all the points the rate yer players are wandering....

[Leveller]

think it will be celtic clocking up all the points the rate yer players are wandering....

We will have to wait and see.

[GoodFootball]

Whats the B team looking like lineup wise this year? Heard a few of them are gone up to make numbers in A team!

[Thunderblaster]

Whats the B team looking like lineup wise this year? Heard a few of them are gone up to make numbers in A team!

Mostly the same lads with a couple of young additions.

[Thunderblaster]

Not a good day in the office with a pretty stale display on the pitch. Okay, got two goals, an OG from Spiderman's shot and from Kipper and had chances but the third goal we conceded would appear on a football blooper DVD. We need to start enjoying our football again and we need to get back to basics. After the couple of bad results lately, the players really owe it to the Red and Black Army and I think that they will get their act together.

[Thunderblaster]

As some might be aware, Mark McNally has been given the opportunity to play for the first team this season. Do you think he can make a positive impact?